Synthesis and characterization of novel activated carbon fibers from Pleuropterus multiflorus TURCZ. (Hasuo)

Abstract New hollow carbon fibers with a high adsorption capacity for the removal of reactive black 5 dye from aqueous solution were produced from Pleuropterus multiflorus TURCZ. (Hasuo). Steam was used for the activation and modification of the carbon surface. A higher surface area (400–845 m 2 /g) and larger hollow pore volume were observed for the Hasuo-derived activated hollow carbon fibers (HAHCF). The adsorption capacity of reactive black 5 dye on HAHCF in terms of temperature and solution pH was investigated.